Hatfield v. Rochelle Coal Co.

LEHMAN, District Judge.

The United States District Court for the District of Wyoming certified to this court the following questions which arose during a suit concerning wrongful termination of employment. The stated questions are as follows:

I

Does Wyoming recognize a claim for breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing in the context of a wrongful termination action in which there is an employment contract?

II

Does Wyoming recognize a claim under Art. I, § 6 of the Wyoming Constitution when no state action is alleged?

We answer “no” to the first question and “no” to the second question.